Section 221 of BNSS : Section 221: Cognizance of offence.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Priya and Raj are married. Priya discovers that Raj has been secretly recording their private conversations without her consent, which is an offense under Section 67 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Application of the Act: Priya decides to file a complaint against Raj for this invasion of privacy. According to Section 221 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the court will not take cognizance of this offense unless Priya files a formal complaint and the court is prima facie satisfied that the facts presented constitute the offense.

Outcome: Priya files the complaint, and the court reviews the evidence. If the court finds sufficient preliminary evidence...

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